Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

my ex-husband is an attorney. we have been divorced since Jan 2000. He has calculated his own child support every year, (he is a partner in a law firm and income changes yearly due to commission / bonus) without ever providing verification of any income / deductions even though I request them. He knows how much I need the income and just writes me a check knowing I will cash it. Can he do this?


Asked on 10/16/13, 4:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Hello. I am not I understand your question, since you state he is indeed doing so. Of course, your post raises 'red flags'. Please do confer privately with an attorney and she/he will be happy to assist you and advise you. In matters pertaining to child support, attorney assistance is typically markedly cost effective to the client.

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Answered on 10/16/13, 5:31 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

No. Child support is set based on a court order. It can only be modified by a subsequent court order. That is generally accomplished by filing a motion. You are certainly entitled to any financial information related to a child support calculation.

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Answered on 10/18/13, 6:38 am


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